The Battle Creek Police Department serves the residents of Bedford Charter Township with integrity through a philosophy of problem-oriented policing and a sincere "commitment to community". The vision of the Battle Creek Police Department is to work in conjunction with the citizens of the Charter Township of Bedford in making our community one in which every citizen feels safe and secure.

The mission of the Battle Creek Police Department is to promote community leadership within the department while maintaining a commitment to improving Bedford Charter Township's quality of life through crime control and public safety while serving all people with fairness and respect.